Little Gators Program 2025
RTW is excited to offer an evening program specifically designed for children ages 5-8. The goal of this program is to teach the children to float, swim freestyle and additional stokes such as breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly.
The 6-week program will begin on Monday, June 9th and run through Thursday, July 17th. Practices will be held at the Lap Pool on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. First week of practice will be 6:00pm to 6:30pm (June 9th, 10th and 12th). For cancellations due to weather or a rescheduled home swim meet, the makeup day will be on Friday. The Little Gators Banquet is currently scheduled for Thursday, July 17th. If rain is predicted for Thursday, July 17th, the banquet date will be determined. The children will celebrate by participating in an intra-squad meet with ribbons for all participants followed by treats.
Requirements for Participation:
All participants must be able to pass the deep-water test every year, this is for your child's safety. The deep-water test consists of confidently and safely swimming two laps of the pool and treading water for one minute. During the test, the child cannot stop to touch the wall, lane line or bottom of the pool. Children will not be able to participate without their deep water band.
A parent or guardian must be present at each practice and the child must be potty trained.
Registration Fee of $90, all participants will receive a Little Gators T-shirt. Registration must be received no later than Thursday, June 19th.
The Deep-Water Test and Parent Meeting:
Deep water test - See Lifeguard. Additional testing will be conducted at practice up to June 19th
The parent meeting to answer any questions - Monday, June 9th at 6:00 (please arrive at 5:30 for check in)
Coaches Biographies and photos can be viewed by clicking on the following link: Coaches Bios
For additional information or questions on the program, please contact the
Swim and Dive Committee at [email protected]
